Baths with an attic - features of independent construction and arrangement of the attic floor

Premises equipment

A stove and shelves are placed in the steam room.
Screens must be installed to protect against fire, and people must be protected from getting burns. In a shower room equipped with running water, a stall or corner is installed. If this is not possible, and the water is heated in the tank, then the shower is replaced with a large ladle or a vertical watering can on a support.

The bathroom is located in the boiler room or separately. You can use a bio-toilet or organize a full-fledged toilet if there is a sewerage system.

A stove and shelves are placed in the steam room

In a small bathhouse, you can combine a washroom with a steam room, without separating them with partitions, and dispense with the bathroom.

The dressing room in small buildings serves as a locker room, resting place, and firewood storage. Even a modest-sized room is furnished with the necessary furniture: a bench or sofa, a hanger, shelves for shoes, a table.

If possible, separate the dressing room and dressing room, and move the rest room to the attic. If desired, a billiard table, upholstered furniture, and a fireplace can be installed there.

The area of ​​the bathhouse is calculated from the estimated number of visitors simultaneously taking water procedures. Each person is allocated 5 m².

Option for a rest room

A well-thought-out layout is the key to a comfortable and, most importantly, safe stay.

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Bathroom in the attic space - nothing is impossible

Most often, an attic is built above the bathhouse, with further equipment planned in this area of ​​the rest room.
If you correctly approach the selection of a project, decorating the room, installing lighting and placing furniture, you can create a unique design with your own hands. A bathhouse with an attic is a great opportunity to successfully combine living, guest, and play areas with a bathhouse. In this case, you should carefully consider not only heat, steam and waterproofing, but also the design of the attic in the bathhouse. As a rule, this room is equipped as a rest room. You can decorate a room in different styles, using various furniture elements, finishing materials and accessories.

Arrangement of the attic of a bathhouse is a creative process, and it is advisable to start drawing up a design project for the future premises at the construction stage in order to provide for all the details. Many style solutions have been developed for the interior design of an attic room. In this room above the steam room you can make a games room with billiards, a country-style living room, a relaxation room in Provence style or yacht style.

1. Basically, the attic space is not large in size, and therefore it is better to equip one spacious room than to divide the space.
2. If you nevertheless decide to divide the attic space, then you need to take care of the installation of partitions during the construction stage of the bathhouse.
3. If the walls are sloping and you need to visually expand the space, you should correctly place lighting sources and choose the right color scheme for the room.
4. If the walls in the attic are sloping, it makes sense to place chairs under them. This way you make optimal use of all available space. The height of such areas is on average 1.5 meters. This distance is quite enough for a sitting person.
5. When choosing furniture for the attic space, keep in mind that you should not clutter it with unnecessary details. Please note: the lower the ceiling, the lower the furniture should be.

In addition, at the planning stage, you should consider the presence of skylights, the need to sew up ceiling beams or leave them open.

To install a large billiard table you need a lot of space. Finding free space in a residential building for a billiard room is usually not easy. An excellent option is to install a gaming table in the attic of the bathhouse. Thus, you will kill two birds with one stone - arrange a relaxation room and organize pleasant leisure time for yourself and your guests.

You should take care of arranging a billiard room in the attic of a bathhouse during the construction stage:

• Insulation. The presence of a billiard table requires a special microclimate in the room and durable interfloor ceilings (the weight of the equipment can reach one and a half tons). The temperature in this room should be between 18-21 degrees Celsius, and the air should be dry. To do this, take care of high-quality heating and ventilation systems. Considering that under the attic there is a bathhouse with its aggressive environment, reliable steam, hydro and thermal insulation should be provided.
• Floor. The billiard room needs high-quality sound insulation. Medium-pile carpet works well for this. They should cover the floor in the attic. It is recommended to choose dark shades for flooring. They contrast perfectly and highlight the green of the billiard cloth.
• Walls. In such a relaxation room, the walls can be covered with light wallpaper. Wallpaper in a classic style - with vertical stripes or plain colors - will look good. You can also equip the bottom with wooden panels. They go well with a wooden billiard table.
• Lighting. The billiard room needs high-quality lighting. Sunlight is a bad help in this case, as it creates glare. In addition, direct sunlight will cause the textile covering of the billiard table to fade. Therefore, it is not recommended to install skylights in such a room. The best lighting option is several spotlights in the beams above the pool table, as well as along the walls. Diffused light around the perimeter of the rest room will be enough to create a relaxing atmosphere.
• Furniture. Considering that the game room also provides a seating area, it is appropriate to place several chairs with a small table on which you can place drinks or gadgets. The color scheme of these furniture elements should go well with the main attribute of the room - the billiard table. A minibar and a small refrigerator are useful in such a room.

To equip a billiard room-style recreation room, you will need the following accessories: a pair of cues and a triangle, a rack for storing balls and cues, a table cover, a special brush and care products for the cue and balls.

Country or “rustic” style has recently become increasingly popular. And given that bathhouses are most often built in suburban areas, this style solution for attic design is perfect. The fundamental requirements for the design of a country-style room are comfort, naturalness, and a touch of romantic nostalgia for grandma’s village. It is in such an atmosphere that you can relax well after a steam bath.

1. In general, the style allows you to use different colors when decorating the interior, but you should not choose overly bright and saturated shades.
2. When choosing finishing materials for an attic in this style, you should avoid the latest technologies and innovative solutions. You should not use linoleum, plastic, suspended ceiling structures, tiles with a modern design, chrome and steel elements, or an abundance of glass in the decoration.
3. It is worth paying special attention to natural materials. Old metal, bronze, forged elements, and wood will look good in such an attic.
4. To decorate attic walls in country style, designers recommend using paper wallpaper with a small floral pattern, fabric wallpaper without patterns, plain colors, and natural wooden lining.
5. It is recommended to make floors in such a room exclusively from solid wood. You can cover them with carpets with various patterns, which can classify the interior as a Russian traditional hut, an American ranch, a Ukrainian hut, and so on.
6. In country style, the walls of the attic in the bathhouse can be decorated with watercolor paintings, old photos in simple wooden frames, embroidered napkins, ceramic cups and teapots, and compositions of dried flowers.
7. The ceilings in the attic room can be classic white. Designers recommend leaving floor beams in plain sight.
8. For country style, you need to select rough furniture, with a slight touch of antiquity, with a predominance of straight lines.
9. When decorating a relaxation room in the attic in country style, you can widely use a variety of textiles. These can be curtains with ruffles with ties made of chintz, cotton, chintz. Let their colors be cheerful - polka dots, checkered, floral.
10. One of the central attributes of country style is fire. A fireplace, electric or wood-burning, is a great idea for a relaxation room in a bathhouse. You can simply sit next to it on the floor. To do this, spread skins and soft carpets on the floor.
11. Let several lamps in fabric lampshades, suspended from the ceiling beams, take care of the lighting.

The romantic and cozy Provence style is perfect for decorating an attic above a bathhouse. The warm and slightly French “provincial” interior differs from country in its smooth lines, light shades and airiness. Provence corresponds to slightly faded colors, ceramic and fabric accessories, floral patterns and a lot of light.

• It is recommended to cover the walls in such a room with light paint or even whitewash. As an option, you can use simple paper wallpaper with a flower pattern.
• Designers recommend making floors in a Provence-style attic from wood and covering them with white or light paint. These floors will be complemented by colorful patterned carpets.
• Tables, chairs, armchairs or a sofa in light shades will look stylish in such a room. They may have a somewhat aged, vintage look. It’s great if the finishing is fabric with floral or floral patterns.
• The central element of furniture for the Provence style is the chest of drawers. It can be large in size, light in color and placed in a conspicuous place. You can store bath accessories, towels, and bathrobes in it.
• Accessories in the Provence style are soft pillows scattered on the sofa, armchairs, and floor. The table can be covered with a knitted tablecloth. Decorate the windows with light curtains in light shades.
• When arranging a recreation room in this style, make sure that there are many sources of natural light in the attic.

Marine or yacht style is very appropriate for decorating an attic above a bathhouse. Blue shades, which are widely used in this style, promote relaxation after the steam room and emphasize the water element of the bath.

1. To decorate the interior of an attic in a bathhouse in this style, all shades that are reminiscent of the depths of the sea are suitable - blue, turquoise, white, purple.
2. It is recommended to cover the walls in such an attic with wallpaper of the same tone or with a marine theme - inhabitants of the seas, water travel, pirate romance.
3. The ceiling can be painted with water-based paint. It should be several shades lighter than the walls. This way you can create the effect of a taller and brighter room.
4. A yacht-style attic does not require any special furniture. You can achieve the desired effect through decorative elements. So, this could be a fishing net on the windows instead of curtains, ropes hanging from the ceiling, decorative anchors and steering wheels, voluminous wooden fish on the walls.
5. Floors can be left as wood without covering them with carpet. If you want to add a little coziness, you can use small rugs.
6. As for lighting, a simple chandelier in the middle of the room will do; if necessary, add spotlights that will highlight certain areas - a sofa, a table, a mirror.

How to escape from moisture - arranging a vapor barrier

An attic above a bathhouse is not at all the same as a second floor above an ordinary room. It's all about the temperature and humidity conditions, which differ significantly from normal conditions. After all, the main problem of the second floor of a bathhouse is high humidity. After all, a lot of steam comes from below, from the steam room, and therefore a special layer for such a construction is simply necessary. If the bath attic is equipped like an ordinary one, it will always be too stuffy and humid. Therefore, the interfloor pie here should be like this: on the side of the bathhouse, below, a vapor barrier must be placed (this can be foil or film), then insulation, and the finished floor on top of it. The “pie” will look something like this if you look at it from the bottom up:

1. Finish ceiling: lining, suspended or plasterboard.
2. Rough ceiling.
3. Vapor barrier: film or foil.
4. Thermal insulation: basalt wool between the rafters.
5. Ventilated bottom gap – 50 mm.
6. Roofing membrane - Tyvek, Isopan or Utah.
7. The upper ventilation gap is also 50 mm.
8. Lathing.
9. Roofing covering.

In addition, all wooden elements of a log bath with an attic must be carefully treated with fire retardants and antiseptics

Before you start insulating, it is important to make sure that all its supporting structures are in order - cracks and small flaws need to be caulked or sealed with foam

If metal tiles were chosen as the roof over such a veranda, a film under it is simply necessary so that condensation does not accumulate on its inner surface. And the ventilated space between the insulation and the roof itself will significantly extend the life of the rafter structure - the wood will breathe.

You can also build a more budget-friendly option: use ordinary reinforced film as a vapor barrier and seal its joints with tape. And as insulation, use Ursa for the floor, for walls - slab insulation, placed in a spacer between the existing frame posts. The cheapest of them are Knauf, Techno and Rocklight.

Insulation materials

There are many options in this regard. But I would not recommend mineral wool for insulating the roof and floors. There will be moisture in these places in different ways. And so that mineral wool insulation does not absorb it, they must be excluded. Of course, you can use them to insulate attic walls. There is nothing wrong. But the ceiling, floors, and attic roof insulation are best made with expanded polystyrene (penoplex). It does not absorb moisture, is not flammable, and is an excellent heat insulator.

I know from practice that many people insulate their attic with polystyrene foam. Cheap, fast, but not practical. Polystyrene foam is still not a completely environmentally friendly product (it is better to leave it for the street), and it is also highly flammable. The best option is to add a little money and buy penoplex. But, as they say, the master is the master, they often insulate with polystyrene foam.

It also happened that the ceiling was insulated with basalt wool, but no vapor barrier was done. Six months later, this cotton wool was so saturated with water that everything had to be opened and the insulation completely replaced. In our case this is not acceptable at all.

A good option for interfloor insulation would be the old-fashioned method. This is insulation with clay and wood shavings (not sawdust). Honestly, few people will do this, but the method still works well. Just take clay, shavings and water. Mix it well until it reaches the consistency of thick sour cream, then pour it onto the subfloor. Be sure to do waterproofing on top (roofing films), and vapor barrier on the bottom (as a budget option, lay cardboard impregnated with drying oil on the subfloor). The disadvantage of this method is the heavy roof and the long and tedious production process. The clay will take a long time to dry.

It is also possible to insulate the floor with expanded clay. Also a good option. It is not flammable, an excellent heat insulator, but can absorb moisture, so again, steam and waterproofing are mandatory. There is an expensive, but not traditional, insulation option: Thermocork cork. Amazing thermal insulation properties, but a decent price.

It was no coincidence that I paid a lot of attention to the interfloor overlap; the reason, I think, is clear. My recommendations in choosing insulation for these purposes are as follows: extruded polystyrene foam (penoplex), clay with shavings, expanded clay

Also, a ventilation and air gap between the thermal insulation and the waterproofing layer is required. So that all structural elements “breathe”.

Roof ventilation in a cold attic

In any room where there is no ventilation, a normal microclimate is impossible. Insufficient air exchange causes air stagnation and high humidity; at the next stage, mold begins to grow on structural elements and fungus starts to appear. All these factors negatively affect the structure; over time, it will begin to deform and lose its purpose. In a private house, the room under the roof can be warm or cold.

Differences between cold and warm roof ventilation

In the first case, the ventilation duct is installed over the entire area of ​​the slope using sheathing and counter-lattice. Warm air masses enter the under-roof space at the eaves, rise and exit through the aerator in the roofing strip. Condensation also escapes through it.

Many owners of private houses, where the room under the roof is not heated, wonder whether roof ventilation is necessary in a cold attic, because no one lives there? Such a system should exist in this case as well, since it will ensure the safety of the structure itself.

Only for an unheated room it is arranged differently. In this case, vents are created in the under-roof eaves for cold air to enter, while warm air goes into the aerator and dormer windows in the attic of a private house.

Arrangement of roof ventilation for a cold attic

For the attic space this is the eaves level. Here you need to create holes

It is very important to correctly calculate the size of the vents in the attic, so that the inflow and outflow of air is the same. Often, owners of private houses use perforated soffits

To create an outflow of air from the attic, there are roofing elements such as aerators and a ridge. The direction of flow is determined depending on the characteristics of a particular house:

• if the roof of the house has two slopes, ventilation ducts are made on the gables - loose lining of the overhangs or holes in the wall, the area of ​​the ducts should be 0.2% of the area of ​​the attic space,
• if slate or ondulin is used as a roofing material and no vapor barrier has been used, then no additional structures are needed, since the air will circulate along the waves of the coating, the ridge will serve as an outflow element,
• if the roof of the house is flexible or made of ceramics, a “turtle” (valve) is formed,
• The system of two gratings has shown itself to be good, one is installed with holes pointing downwards, the other can be adjusted,
• on a hip roof, ventilation can be created using two holes, one of which is located at the bottom of the lining, the other at the top of the ridge,
• also on a hip roof, provided that the overhangs are wooden, you can place beams with a gap of several millimeters.

Sequence of work

1. Calculation of air exchange. According to SNiP, in cold attics, as in basements, dormer windows or vents are necessary for air flow. Their total area should be 1/400 of the total area of ​​the room.
2. Selecting an air outflow and inflow system. After performing the calculations, you need to choose a system that will be optimal for your home: an aerator or a ridge, windows or vents. Next, a diagram is drawn up, that is, how many ventilation elements there will be, their sizes, how they will be located.
3. Execution of work. When creating an attic ventilation system, you should strictly adhere to the diagram.

Let's summarize

From the above it is clear that the work is not difficult for a home craftsman who knows how to hold a tool in his hands and strictly follow the project recommendations. But it is still better to entrust the development of documentation to specialists. They will make calculations of the size of the vents in the attic, their location and quantity, according to the characteristics of a particular room. A professionally created project will save you from mistakes and shortcomings, the consequences of which can be disastrous.

Roof ventilation in a cold attic

The need to create effective roof ventilation in a cold attic is associated with the formation of the necessary level of comfort in residential premises. Otherwise, heat loss and the formation of condensation are inevitable, followed by the appearance of fungus and mold, and even deformation of the house.

What will we use to heat it? Let’s think over the heating features

Without a stove, even a bathhouse with an attic room loses its charm. Nowadays, electric and gas models are popular and very convenient to use. Installing them is easy to do on your own and heating them is not difficult. It's another matter if a real stove is preferred. It would be right to entrust its masonry to professionals. After all, the life and health of you and your loved ones depends on it.

Follow all recommendations, take into account the nuances and strive for the ideal result. With the right approach, you will get an excellent residential bathhouse that will warm you for a long time and give you positive emotions.

• Author: Mikhail Malofeev
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Mandatory in the project

The bathhouse design must have two required rooms:

• dressing room;
• steam room

All others are additional and are provided if there is enough space near the house for this. A bathhouse, which consists only of a dressing room and a steam room, can be built even on an area of ​​6 m2.

Do I need a waiting room?

The dressing room is a very important room. On the one hand, it provides an additional air cushion, which prevents heat from escaping from the steam room to the outside. On the other hand, it can be a very functional room, especially in small baths. If the dressing room is small, then it must have a hanger for outerwear and shoes. In addition, there is usually a small bench in it to make it more convenient to put on your shoes. The dressing room also provides space for storing fuel that is used for the stove.

If the territory allows, then you can make a rest room from the dressing room. To do this, a sofa and other furniture can be placed in it. In addition, in some dressing rooms they install pools with cold water, which you can plunge into after leaving the steam room. So that the dressing room can comfortably accommodate several people, it is made two or more times larger than the steam room. It is in the waiting room that everyone who cannot be in the steam room at the same time can wait their turn. A window is provided in large dressing rooms for natural light. It can be installed at 90 cm from the floor. The size is chosen arbitrarily, depending on the available space on the wall. The glass unit must have several chambers to make it easier to maintain an acceptable temperature

If winters are harsh, it is important to monitor the insulation of the door. This will prevent it from icing up.

Note! It is advisable that the stove be loaded with firewood from the dressing room. This will make it possible to heat it and warm up the steam room

There will also be no problems with having to run for firewood from the steam room.

Steam room

The steam room is the heart of the sauna. It is in it that all the magic happens, in fact, for the sake of it, the bathhouse project is created. The steam room cannot be too small, unless it is designed for one person. For a comfortable stay of two people, the steam bath should have an area of ​​at least 3 m2. In addition to the main area, it is necessary to take into account the passage, as well as the space that the heater will occupy. Some stoves can be installed through the wall with the main compartment opening into the dressing room. In this case, it is located close to the wall, so it is necessary to take care of thermal insulation so that the wooden elements do not catch fire.

The steam room may have one or more shelves. If it is assumed that bathhouse visitors will be able to lie across, then the width of the top shelf must be made at least 1.5 meters. In case of limited space, shelves in the bathhouse can only be for sitting. In this case, they should be at such a level that the legs can stand freely on the stand, and the width of the shelf is at least 40 cm. For a small bathhouse, a steam room of 4 m2 will be enough. At the same time, it can comfortably accommodate three adults. In some projects, the steam room is equipped with a window. It allows sunlight to penetrate for natural lighting. But it is more required for ventilation. If the bathhouse has a ventilation system, then the window does not need to be installed.

Advice! If you decide to install a window in a steam bath, then it should be of minimal size, for example, 30x30 cm. It is better if the double-glazed window is triplex, it perfectly retains the temperature inside.

The door to the steam room of the bath can be made according to your wishes. Most recommend making it tight with a high threshold so that there is no leakage of cold air from the dressing room. This is true in cases where the dressing room is small and serves as an air damper to the front door. But if it has the dimensions of a rest room, then the heat loss will not be so large. Some people choose to install a glass door. It not only looks beautiful, but also allows you to observe everyone who is in the steam room. If someone becomes ill, it will be easy to help him. Some users have found it useful to make the entrance to the steam room not from the waiting room, but from the washing room. Thus, there is another intermediate room that prevents heat loss.

Zones

Let’s say it’s decided to build a log bathhouse 5x5 meters.

If we consider standard plans for functional areas, there are three main ones:

• dressing room;
• washing room;
• steam room

The 5x5 m bathhouse layout option involves placing the firebox not in the dressing room, but in a separate corner, separated by a wall. The same wall separates the dressing room from the steam room. The waiting room will be spacious. It is convenient to place a table and benches, as well as hangers. This room can be a living room.

A 5x5 m bathhouse will accommodate a group of 5-6 people. The attic floor in such a bathhouse is often used as a small rest room. The attic can be equipped with a toilet and shower room. It is definitely worth considering communications.

In a 5x5 m bathhouse, it is important to install the doors correctly. For example, it is important to get directly from the guest room to the washing room

This placement will prevent heat loss from the steam room. A shower room can be allocated a little less space than a steam room. Plan your steam room carefully. It is important to carefully consider the shapes and sizes of the shelves.

Don’t forget that part of the area will go under the stove and heater. Its location should not be close to the wall, otherwise there will be a risk of fire in the sheathing and wooden walls. They expand the area of ​​small baths by providing the building with a terrace. A small terrace can serve as a summer kitchen. The construction of a terrace will increase the amount of building material.

Start of construction and design of a bathhouse with attic space

At the initial stage of construction work on the construction of a bathhouse complex, it is necessary to select a land plot.

The selected site for construction must meet certain requirements. The main requirements are the following:

• the site should be located at a distance of 2.5 m from the boundaries of the farmstead;
• the distance from the well or borehole must be at least 20 m;
• the distance from erected buildings must be at least 10 m.

In order to determine the sequence of operations during the construction process, you first need to select the material for construction and develop a design for the structure. But before you begin construction work, you should realistically assess your capabilities financially and physically. If financial capabilities allow, and there is no time or desire to do construction work on your own, then the best option would be to turn to a specialized construction company for help and order a turnkey bathhouse. For example, in Ryazan there are a large number of construction organizations that are constructing a bathhouse with an attic

In the absence of sufficient financial resources, you can build a bathhouse complex with your own hands.

To build a bathhouse, you can choose any building material. The most economical option would be to build a frame bathhouse with an attic. The main requirement when carrying out construction work is that it is necessary to ensure maximum thermal insulation of the building to retain heat. The main condition for construction is that the bath complex should be as warm as possible. The second condition that must be met during the construction of a structure is uniform heating of the entire volume of the room.

After drawing up the project and selecting a site for construction, construction of the foundation begins. The choice of foundation type depends on the type of soil at the construction site, the material used to construct the building, and climatic conditions. The most common base for a bathhouse with an attic is a strip one. To build this type of foundation, it is necessary to prepare a trench, at the bottom of which a sand cushion up to 15 cm thick is laid. The sand should be watered and compacted tightly. Crushed stone is poured on top of the sand and concrete is poured.

Where to build a bathhouse - competent selection of location

Any construction on a personal plot must be coordinated with the relevant local and district authorities.
When placing a building on a development plan, you should take into account the distances from the bathhouse to the rest of the buildings around, in accordance with sanitary standards and rules for the development of personal plots and planning of residential buildings. For example, SNiP 30-02-97 establishes the rules for the development of personal plots, SP 11-106-97 specifies the distances from objects, and also contains an algorithm for registering and coordinating the placement of buildings on the development plan. Here are some excerpts from them:

• the distance from the bathhouse to the fence must be at least 3 m;
• if there is a well on the site, the distance from it to the bathhouse should be at least 12 m to prevent contamination of the well water;
• the distance from the bathhouse to the house should be at least 8 m.

For practical reasons, it is best to locate the bathhouse in the backyard on a hill to facilitate the removal of water from the washing room and steam room.

Distances between objects on personal plots: 1.2 - residential building, 3 - bathhouse, 4 - gazebo, 5 - toilet, 6 - well, 7 - tall tree, 8 - low tree, 9 - bushes, 10 - border of the green zone, 11 – road, 12 – fenceSource zaborprofi.com

How to add an attic to an existing bathhouse?

A bathhouse with an attic can be built in three ways:

• On a finished bathhouse that has been in use for a long time, the side walls are added to the height.
• The existing attic space of the bathhouse is being converted into living space.
• The attic is equipped with a special roof shape.

The easiest way to build a bathhouse from scratch is from timber - with an attic of a wooden structure, it practically does not change its weight, and the ideal rectangular layout allows you to avoid unnecessary costs. In addition, if the second floor will also be used constantly, then it makes sense, after laying the interfloor ceiling, to add walls 1-1.2 meters in height, and only after that erect the gables.

Types of attics

Attic spaces are distinguished by a variety of design solutions:

• for the installation of attics, single-pitched, gable, hipped, hip and half-hip roofs are used;
• thanks to the broken silhouette of the roof, the walls and ceilings have different slopes;
• the attic can occupy space above the main building or extend beyond it in the form of a console;
• with reliable roof insulation, the room will be suitable for habitation all year round; with a cold roof, it can be used in the summer;
• The material of the supporting structures, as a rule, corresponds to the base building; in bathhouses, beams are usually made of wood.

The attic in the bathhouse is additional space

The design can be one- or two-level, with a balcony equipped with sloping dormer or vertical gable windows.

The finishing uses materials and techniques that are functionally and aesthetically compatible with the design of the bathhouse.

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Bath layout options

The main rooms in the bathhouse are the steam room, washing room and dressing room. Depending on the size of the bathhouse, when planning the interior of the building, you can add a bathroom, rest rooms, bedrooms and even a swimming pool. Also, projects of bathhouses with a terrace under one roof include an attic, a balcony and a gazebo. Projects of bathhouses with a closed recreation room are no exception.

By contacting a construction organization, you can choose your favorite bathhouse designs with a relaxation room and a terrace from the catalog

But what to look for when choosing a material for a bath, see the following video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sskz64a8AJg

There are quite a lot of options, but among them we can conditionally distinguish three, taking as a basis the number of storeys of the building and its size: one-story baths; two-story or bathhouses with an attic; bath cottages.

One-story baths

In fact, they are both small houses with a minimum set of rooms (steam room and washing room), providing a comfortable pastime, and large one-story houses with an expanded set of rooms, including bathrooms and rest rooms. In addition, the recreation area can be moved outside the bathhouse to a terrace or veranda. When choosing a project for a large one-story bathhouse with a barbecue area, you don’t have to worry about where to accommodate vacationing guests, since the recreation area is divided into two parts - a room inside the bathhouse and a terrace.

One-story bathhouse with a minimum number of rooms

Two-story baths

Bathhouses with a full second floor are extremely rare - more often they are called bathhouses with an attic. In any case, thanks to the presence of an additional floor, the usable building area increases and two rest rooms can be made: one on the first floor, the second on the second. Thanks to the additional space, the bathhouse can accommodate a larger number of vacationers, which is an excellent option for relaxing with a large group. An inexpensive project for a two-story bathhouse with a terrace involves the presence of two lounges and a terrace.

Bathhouse with attic and terrace. Plan of the 1st and 2nd floors

Bath cottages

These are large bath complexes with outdoor recreation areas, several indoor recreation rooms, bedrooms, a swimming pool and a kitchen. This is a place to relax not only with your body, but also with your soul. Most often, such a complex is built for subsequent rental. Maintenance of such a building requires large expenses, which is unprofitable for private use.

Bath complex with an area of ​​250 m²

Project of a bathhouse made of 200 mm logs

This 6x8 log sauna project has everything you need for a comfortable stay with a large group of friends.

At the entrance to the bathhouse there is a small porch, which is also a terrace with an area of ​​6 m². On the right side of the plan you can see the bathroom, but it will be tightly hidden by the walls and can only be accessed from the interior. Passing through the terrace we find ourselves in a large relaxation room with an area of ​​almost 20 m². In such a spacious room you can place a large amount of furniture, a comfortable table designed for a company of several people, and even then there will be room for free movement.

Immediately to the right of the front door there is a 6 m² washroom with two exits. The first leads to a small bathroom of about 4 m², the second leads to the steam room itself, the same size as the washroom.

The recreation room has a large double-hung window located on the long wall to the left and a staircase to the attic floor. The second floor is quite simple - one large room and access to the balcony. A room with an area of ​​more than 28 m² can be used either as a bedroom, if periodic living in the bathhouse is planned, or as another recreation room, which can additionally accommodate a billiard table, table tennis table or exercise equipment.

Specifics of thermal insulation of the attic roof in the bathhouse

We carry out the work in this order:

We lay a waterproofing layer from the bottom to the ridge along the rafters. Using slats, we attach a windproof vapor barrier to the ventilation gap above the rafters. We cut the insulation into separate parts. Their width should be 2-3 cm greater than the distance between the rafters. We lightly compress each part of the heat insulator and insert it into the space between the boards. This way we fill all the empty niches

Please note that the insulation must be fixed evenly and smoothly. We seal the joints between the wall and the outer rafters with a sealant gun. We attach a vapor barrier membrane on top using a construction stapler. The overlap should be at least 10 cm. We glue the joints with metallized tape (using regular tape is not recommended). We stuff wooden slats in increments of 40-60 cm. We install the finishing material

The wooden lining is fixed in the opposite direction of the sheathing.

When laying insulation, do not forget to leave a distance to the roof covering, which should be from 2.5 to 5 cm. Such an air gap will provide high-quality ventilation, preventing rotting of the heat-insulating layer.

Office, workshop or library - arrangement of the attic floor

You can set up a games room in the attic.

The interior design of the attic must begin with the choice of stairs. Depending on your wishes, it can be made in various styles and from any type of wood. Where to place the lift on the first floor also depends only on you.

To make the staircase as safe as possible, it is made flat, with wide steps. It should be remembered that this measure is necessary because a person after a steam room is in a relaxed state and can easily slip on flat and narrow steps. An additional decoration for the staircase can be railings with carved original balusters.

Other elements of the attic interior depend on the purpose for which you need this area. Most often it is used as a relaxation room, which means it is necessary to provide a comfortable sofa, armchairs, table and chairs. Perhaps, after the bath procedures, you will want to watch TV or play billiards - equip the room with all the desired details to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

If you follow all the rules stated above, then your bathhouse with an attic will delight you for many years. Treatments in the steam room will warm the body and improve health, and time spent in the attic will complement the healing effect, giving real relaxation.

The attic must be provided with proper attractiveness and comfort, regardless of its purpose. The choice of design depends on many factors, but there are general rules for equipping areas under the roof. They will be useful for competently creating a project and will help provide the premises with comfort and a stylish look. In the design of the attic you need:

• successfully play with inclined walls, beam systems, rafters;
• ensure maximum intake of natural light;
• create a high-quality artificial lighting system;
• use compact low furniture, limit the number of elements;
• give preference to moisture-resistant finishing materials;
• apply design techniques that visually increase the area.

To decorate the attic, use compact, low furniture

Particular attention is paid to the installation of communications. If the attic is intended for year-round use, it is necessary to create a high-quality, reliable roofing “pie” that eliminates heat loss and install a heating system. Ventilation will be required in any case. In the summer, the attic will heat up; it is important to install air conditioners and provide natural, forced ventilation. This will create the proper comfort.

The specificity of the area under the roof requires a responsible approach to interior design. You can order the development of a project from a professional designer. If this service is not available, it is worth studying photos of attic designs on the Internet. On specialized sites there are a huge number of ready-made projects that can be used as the basis for creating your own version.

General information

Advantages

The main advantage of a two-level bathhouse is that it makes it possible to save space on the site. If, for example, home owners want a spacious bathhouse with a comfortable seating area, they will get this by allocating a minimum space for construction. In addition, the recreation area is partially or fully located in the attic of the building. Often such baths are built in order to avoid building any objects separately. For example, in the attic there may be:

• Workshop.
• Winter Garden.
• Billiard room.
• Guest House.
• Summer cuisine.

The attic above the bathhouse can be designed as a veranda with glazing, in which case it will act as a gazebo. In some cases, the upper level of a garage or bathhouse is equipped as a separate home for a family member. If you have 2 objects under one roof, you can save a lot of money on construction, communications, heating and room maintenance. Another plus is that such bathhouses made of logs or beams look much more impressive than one-story ones. The high-type roof slopes give them elegance. A beautiful bathhouse with an attic can become a beautiful centerpiece of a landscape design composition on a site.

Materials

Log sauna

At the moment, logs are a popular material. Based on the type of processing, it is divided into several types, here are the main ones.

1. Planed - this type of wood is made by processing it with an electric planer. In this case, a small layer of wood is removed, and the fiber system remains unharmed, which provides the material with high performance properties. But the shape of such a log will not be ideal, but conical - like the real shape of a tree trunk.
2. Rounded - when creating this log, most of the top layer is cut off on a machine to give the log an ideal cylinder shape. Because of this, the characteristics of the material are reduced, but it becomes as convenient as possible for construction.
3. Scraped - this processing involves removing a minimum layer of bark. Such a tree will retain its natural resin content, which will make it as durable as possible. But its shape is not ideal, and it is difficult to lay out walls from it without noticeable gaps between the crowns.

For a bathhouse project with an attic and a terrace, rounded material is usually chosen, which allows you to make very high-quality log houses without cracks and gaps. There is an opinion that it is better to choose wood with natural humidity for a bath, rather than dried wood. But not all masters agree with this opinion. It is still worth trusting that the purchase of logs should be done by professional builders who have experience in selecting high quality wood

The peculiarity of such a bathhouse is that it will shrink, and it is important to begin its operation a year after the completion of the construction process. After the walls are laid, the log frame needs to be sanded and caulked a couple of times

timber

When creating timber from an ordinary log by sawing, a tree with a rectangular or square cross-section is obtained. There are also several types of timber.

1. Classic (non-profiled) - a simple beam with smooth edges is cut from solid wood.
2. Profiled - the edges have specialized grooves (ridges) for the most accurate fastening of the timber to each other.
3. Glued laminated timber - when creating it, several thin lamellas are glued together under pressure, which is why a high-tech wood material is obtained.
4. Half-beam - during manufacturing, the log is processed only on two opposite sides, which are needed for the crown connection. The other two sides will remain semicircular. Buildings made from this material have the appearance of a log house, but retain the technical parameters for a timber frame.

Such a bathhouse can be used almost immediately upon completion of construction. Shrinkage is 1-10% depending on the type of material. Glued laminated timber has a low percentage of shrinkage. Non-profiled bars will give maximum shrinkage and upon completion of the construction of the walls, caulking and finishing are needed. Other types of timber can be used without caulking.

How to choose a place

According to the norms and rules, the bathhouse should be located no closer than 12 m to the well, 8 m to the house and the neighboring plot, 3 m to the fence. It should be placed on the leeward side of the main buildings (house, summer kitchen, gazebo) so that the smoke is carried away to the side. Besides:

• for better outflow of water, the place for the bathhouse should be elevated or have a raised foundation (pile or strip);
• in the absence of a central sewerage system, a drainage pit is placed at a distance of 5-6 m, drainage is made at the bottom, the walls are laid out with bricks and concrete;
• It is advisable to plan the bath so that the steam room faces south for faster heating.

Also, when drawing up a project, it should be taken into account that due to the thickness of the walls, the internal area is less than the total.

Placing a square bathhouse with a small terrace on the siteSource avatars.mds.yandex.net

The durability and functionality of the bathhouse depends on who will implement the project. Therefore, you should choose only a professional company. It may not be mega popular, but it must have good specialists on its staff to avoid substandard services. There is also special equipment, photo reports on completed projects of similar baths in the portfolio. Based on photos of already completed work, you can estimate 30% of their quality.

Bathhouse made from “wild” hand-cut logsSource i.pinimg.com

Beautiful examples

A spiral staircase looks very impressive and can become not only a design feature of the interior, but also decorate it. Natural light makes a small room feel more spacious.

The presence of a swimming pool in the bathhouse is a definite plus. After visiting the steam room, you always want to plunge into cool water, so try to provide for the possibility of installing a pool, even if there is not much space.

The steam room is the most important element of any bathhouse. This example combines intelligent use of space and comfort. Illumination around the entire perimeter adds coziness; only when choosing lamps should you give preference to models that are resistant to high temperature and humidity.

As for the external design of the bathhouse, imagination has no limits. If space allows, the building is complemented with a balcony or terrace. In summer they can be used as additional places to relax.

For an overview of the bathhouse with an attic, see the following video.

Bathhouse made of 6x8 timber

This project is designed for laying walls from profiled timber 90x150 mm. The plan of the bathhouse is quite simple.

Unlike in the previous project, here from the terrace you can get not only into the rest room, but also into a small storage room, which can also be equipped as a toilet. The rest room has two doors: one leads to a small room, which, with an area of ​​1.875 m², is best suited for a toilet or storage room. The second door opens into the washing room and from there you can enter the steam room with an area of ​​6.25 m².

In addition, on the first floor in the very corner there is a staircase to the second floor. Its total area of ​​36 m² is a lot for one room, so if desired, the room can later be divided into two using a partition. You can also simply divide it into zones using the possibilities of interior design.

How to arrange the outside?

A private house with an attic can be built from foam blocks, brick or timber. But all roof elements must be light and durable. You should not use concrete and stone - they will create additional load on the floors. The most suitable materials for roof cladding are metal tiles and slate. Mineral wool or basalt slabs can be used as insulation.

A square private house is an excellent option not only for a seasonal summer cottage, but also for permanent residence. In such a room it is easier to arrange the interior space and harmoniously place all the necessary zones. And so that such a house does not look like a squat cube, add an open or closed veranda near the porch. Bay windows, columns or a balcony on the attic floor will also help to dilute the boring appearance.

Finishing work

Scheme for finishing the attic with clapboard.
Before you begin finishing work, you need to carefully consider the entire layout. You may want to use the attic not as one large room, but as several rooms or to place some built-ins. In this case, you must first install all the additional elements, additional parts, and only then begin finishing.

The easiest way to decorate the interior surfaces of the attic is with lining made of hardwood or softwood. Such finishing does not require specific skills and is carried out in the shortest possible time. Instead of wooden lining, you can also use modern plastic panels. A huge range of colors and textures will allow you to create the most unexpected interior in your attic.

4x6 bath layout

• construction with a gable roof;
• compromise solution;
• An economical option in every sense.

When your options are limited, it makes sense to turn to such a solution. Despite the fact that the design of a 4x6 bathhouse with an attic is a compromise and minimalistic solution, it is still possible to bring many interesting ideas to life even in such a cramped format. By the way, in a 4x6 bathhouse you can easily arrange a sink with a steam room separately - there are many examples of perfectly implemented projects.

You can arrange a small rest room with a sleeping place in the attic. Or maybe even two, it all depends on your resourcefulness in developing the project.

Waiting room

The space that separates the street and the bathhouse itself. Some people sometimes refuse it due to saving space. And in vain. Its presence allows you to retain warm air in other rooms longer, especially in the cold season. In addition, the dressing room usually contains necessary things, such as a clothes hanger and a shoe rack. There may be a small drawer or cabinet with tools. If space allows, you can also place firewood or coal here.

Steam room

The main place in the bathhouse

And here it is important to decide on the stove. Will it be laid out independently from brick or will a ready-made structure be purchased - made of cast iron or steel

No matter what the bathhouse is built from, the steam room must be lined with boards. This is what creates the feeling of a Russian bathhouse. Everyone decides on their own other nuances - where and what shelves to place, whether it will be a separate steam room or a joint one.

Shower room

A necessary element of the bathhouse where washing is carried out. In this room it is recommended to tiled the floor and walls. This will be the most reasonable option. You can also install a small bathroom nearby. In the shower you need to provide shelves for bath accessories and hooks for towels.

Restroom

In very small rooms it is sometimes excluded from the project. But in this case, the space allows you to equip this room at your discretion. Here you can place a comfortable sofa with a low table or a table with chairs. Shelves or cupboards for dishes will be needed here, where all the necessary attributes for tea drinking will be placed.

A separate cabinet can accommodate a variety of teas, herbs, honey, and jam. For complete comfort, some people complement the relaxation room with a music center; pleasant, relaxing music can come in handy here. If someone in the family has the art of a massage therapist, you can also place a small massage table behind a screen.

There are a lot of options. One thinks that a small dressing room is enough, but there should be a large steam room. Another believes that the relaxation room should be spacious and comfortable. Therefore, it is equipped on the second floor or a terrace is given for it, which is well insulated. Someone decides that a bathhouse cannot do without a swimming pool, so instead of a relaxation room they decide to equip it there, and organize relaxation on a small veranda.

Interior Design

To get true pleasure from bathing procedures, the surrounding space must be correctly arranged, and the finishing must be of high quality and beautiful.

Decoration Materials

A steam room is a place where temperature and humidity constantly change. For finishing, lining made of non-resinous wood is recommended. The walls and ceiling are sheathed with boards, placing them vertically, horizontally and at an angle. Impregnation with protective compounds is required.

Turkish hammam

Stone, porcelain stoneware, and facing bricks are used to finish the floors and walls behind the stove. The materials are not flammable, do not rot, and do not deform from fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

Illuminated salt panels will decorate the interior and saturate the air with healing vapors. It is advisable to arrange such finishing in dry steam rooms - water has an adverse effect on the material.

Mosaic marble panels are used to decorate surfaces in Turkish hammams; such cladding is not typical for Russian or Finnish baths.

The temperature in the shower is lower than in the steam room, but the humidity is high. Stone, tile and wood can be complemented with:

• moisture-resistant plasterboard;
• plaster;
• PVC panels.

Japanese bath

The dressing room and attic rooms do not come into direct contact with water. Any options and combinations are possible for their finishing. It is recommended to cover the surface bordering the steam room with brick, stone or plaster without the use of wood. The accumulation of condensation destroys the wood.

Furniture

Furniture plays a big role in the design of rooms. Wooden carved details will enrich the interior of a bathhouse or attic, and original hangers and benches made from solid logs will add a touch of closeness to nature.

For the safety of people, furniture should be stable, but not bulky. Surfaces must be carefully processed until smooth to avoid splinters or scratches.

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Veranda. Needed or not?

The question of the veranda remains open in the case of the construction of small-format baths. Of course, in all respects, a bathhouse with a veranda and attic looks preferable than without it. Still, a small space for relaxing in the fresh air seems like a small thing only on paper, but in reality it is often what is not enough to achieve maximum pleasure from spending time with family and friends.

However, if the shortage of usable space is felt more than acutely, then it is better to implement the project of a bathhouse with an attic without this element. Still, do not forget that you are building a bathhouse first and foremost - and it is better to make every effort to ensure that after visiting it you have an extremely positive impression.

If there is a lack of usable space, you can replace the veranda with a more comfortable lounge or a small balcony in the attic. In this case, you will not lose any comfort, you will see. However, we will leave several projects with the layout of bathhouses with an attic, where there was room for a veranda, here.

Advantages

An attic is a room under a roof intended for temporary or permanent residence.
The first attic rooms appeared in France and were used to house servants. This is a technically complex object

François Mansart, a famous architect, transformed the attic space, decorating it with large windows and an original shaped roof. Since then, attics have gained popularity. They began to be built in both economy-class buildings and luxury apartments. The premises contain bedrooms, rooms for relaxing or receiving guests.

The attic in the bathhouse is an additional area that can be equipped for comfortable relaxation in the warm months of the year and in the winter cold.

The undoubted advantages are:

• ease of construction - no need to build a foundation or walls;
• efficiency - a full-fledged room based on an existing building is much cheaper than a separate building;
• basic communications have already been carried out;
• the attic creates additional thermal protection for the lower floor, this is especially noticeable in winter;
• The best part is that you don’t have to leave the bathhouse to lie down or chat with friends.

The construction project contains sketch and architectural parts

A beautifully decorated attic will emphasize the style and add uniqueness to the architectural appearance of the building.

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